Program Asst,Ese,C

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Provides staff support for students with disabilities under the direction of one or more Exceptional Student Education teachers or a supervisor. The position may be assigned to an ESE school program or to one or more general education classes. Support may include monitoring student behavior, conducting hearing screenings, maintaining records and reports, providing instruction and assistance, and communicating with parents and staff. Incumbents work with students individually and in groups as directed by their supervisor. Duties vary according to the assigned functional program, and other related work may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher, or at least 60 semester hours from an accredited institution of higher education; official transcripts are required to validate education.
Alternatively, passing a third-party paraprofessional certification exam, such as the ParaPro Assessment, can substitute for the educational requirement.
A minimum of three years of progressively knowledgeable and responsible experience.
May require experience working directly with students with significant disabilities and/or severe behavioral disorders.
Demonstrated administrative support skills.
Ability to effectively communicate program goals and objectives.
Must be highly qualified before starting employment with Orange County Public Schools.

Responsibilities

Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous, and empathetic manner, representing OCPS positively.
Provide assistance and support within the assigned functional program.
Respond professionally to school crisis situations when needed and help reestablish a safe learning environment.
Perform administrative support duties such as maintaining attendance and student records, printing and distributing reports, scoring examinations, filing materials, and answering telephone inquiries.
Monitor student activities and behavior to help ensure students' physical and environmental safety and adherence to appropriate conduct and disciplinary controls.
Assist teachers or supervisors with developing and implementing program curricula, including vocational or technical training, examination administration, environmental study, and behavior modification.
Maintain and properly store program equipment, supplies, and materials.
Explain, demonstrate, and teach program skills to students, reinforcing skills according to individual needs or supervisor direction.
Perform program recruitment activities, which may involve employers, parents, community agencies and resources, student participation, and family eligibility.
Assess exceptional students' skills and employability to identify job placement potential, and assist with job placement coordination and transition.
Assist teachers or supervisors in checking and objectively evaluating student performance or progress; teach students individually and in groups according to instructional guidelines.
Assist with district-level programs in the ESE department.
Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with district administrators, school staff, students, parents, community agencies, and community employers, as applicable to the program.
Keep current with job-appropriate technology used by OCPS and attend district-supported training to maintain the required skill level.
Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
Perform related duties as directed.